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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.57, 318.16 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.57, 318.16 and 132.32 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.57 : 318.16 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.57/318.16 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.57x = 318.16 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.57x = 42,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,098.93/230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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